Verdict: Colombia (-1.5) AH
Best odds: 26/25
Bookmaker: ZetBet
Colombia can reach the Copa America’s knockout stages if they defeat Costa Rica. Although the visitors are considered the underdogs in this fixture, snatching a point against Brazil in the first round predicts a tough battle at State Farm Stadium.
Colombia
Although Colombia’s participation in Copa America started in 1945, 30 years after the first edition, the hosts failed to establish themselves as title contenders until 1975 when they lost their first-ever final to Peru. However, despite Uruguay and Argentina dominating the competition with 15 titles won by each team, Colombia entered the 21st-century en-fanfare after winning their first-ever title by edging Mexico in the final (1-0).
A regular presence in the World Cup tournaments and winning Copa America’s 2021 bronze medal, Colombia climbed the FIFA rankings to 13th place following impressive results. Although Nestor Lorenzo’s team played against heavyweights of World football many times, Los Cafeteros’ last defeat stems from February 2022 when they surrendered in a World Cup qualifier contest against Argentina (1-0).
However, despite failing to reach the final tournament held in Qatar, Colombia is excellently positioned to achieve a 2026 World Cup presence following an impressive start to its qualification campaign. Furthermore, defeating Brazil (2-0) Colombia sits in 3rd place as the only undefeated team after six rounds.
More so, Colombia’s invincibility extended following a perfect start of their Copa America c
